Automotive Technology
Department Chair:
Bryan Schiedler
917-4597
A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College in Automotive Technology
B.A. Northern Montana College
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician and L-1 Advanced Engine Performance
Link to Instructor Website
R.J. Ehlers
917-4682
A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College in Automotive Technology
B.S. Weber State University in Automotive Technology
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Link to Instructor Website
Phil Krolick
917-4602
A.A.S. Parkland College in Automotive Mechanics
B.S. University of Illinois in Occupational and Practical Arts Education
Ed.M. Oregon State University in Adult Education
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician and L-1 Advanced Engine Performance
2004 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year
Link to Instructor Website
Rick Lipp
917-4595
A.A.S Nortwestern Michigan College in Automotive Service Technology
B.S. Ferris State University in Trade Technical Education
Certified G.M. Master Tech
ASE Certified Heating and Air Conditioning
Link to Instructor Website
J O Walker
917-4593
A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College
ASE Certified Master Engine Machinist
ASE Certified for Engine Repair, Suspension & Steering, Brakes
Collision Repair
Department Chair
Tom Smithburg
917-4585.
A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College in Collision Repair
General Motors and I-CAR training
ASE Certified
Link to Instructor Website
Shannon Harp
917-4585
ASE certified in Automotive Refinishing
I-CAR certified in Automotive Refinishing
PPG certified in Automotive Refinishing
Link to Instructor Website
John Alvin
917-4613
A.A.S. Linn-Benton Community College
ASE Certified Master Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technician
Link to Instructor Website
If you have questions about the Automotive program please e-mail Phil Krolick or you can call us at 917-4602.